GENE CLARK

THREE LEGENDARY GENE CLARK ALBUMS ON COMPACT DISC AND LP:

Upon leaving the Byrds, Gene Clark blended many genres into his own brand of Americana. Tremendously influential on his peers as well as future generations of musicians, his legacy lives on through these watershed albums:

LIVE RECORDING OF THE LEGENDARY AND INNOVATIVE MAGIC BAND’S 2005 REUNION!

Oxford, UK-June 6, 2005

Famously forged in a cauldron of intense artistic pressure, the Magic Band emerged as a group unlike any other in popular music. Under the tenacious tutelage of Don Van Vliet, better known as Captain Beefheart, this strikingly innovative unit took their music to unexplored places, creating a musical language all their own. Throughout the band’s chaotic history with Beefheart, drummer John “Drumbo” French served as the chief translator, deciphering the Captain’s often cryptic instructions into a discernable direction for the band. His tireless efforts provided the essential conduit through which Beefheart’s multi-hued compositional visions transformed into concrete audio sculptures. In simpler terms, he was the glue.

In response to repeated fan requests, French assembled an all-star cast of Magic Band veterans—Denny “Freebo Reelers” Walley/guitar, Gary “Mantis” Lucas/guitar, Mark “Rockette Morton” Boston/bass and Michael Traylor/drums—and brought them to the U.K. for several concert tours between 2003 and 2006. Freed from the confines of his drum kit, French stepped into the front man role, singing and playing harmonica. Exploring songs from the Magic Band’s rich catalog, the group returned to these compositions with fervor, faithfully recreating them while simultaneously adding new sonic colors to the palette. Enraptured audiences across the empire reveled in the revived music, thrilled to hear the long-silent repertoire performed again.

A key figure of 60’s British Blues, John Mayall’s prolific output was distinguished by impassioned performances… and his uncanny knack for assembling prodigiously talented bands whose members went on to star status on their own.

Each title sourced from the magnificent U.K. original mono master tapes. Available on both compact disc and 180gm vinyl. Three landmark albums, restored to glory by Sundazed. We’re mighty proud.